Associate Director of Donor Relations

Are you a highly motivated and experienced fundraising professional with a passion for building and maintaining donor relationships? Do you have a proven track record of success in securing major gifts and stewarding donors? If so, the University of Pennsylvania is seeking an Associate Director of Donor Relations to join our dynamic and collaborative team. As the Associate Director, you will play a crucial role in helping to advance the University's philanthropic goals and support our mission of academic excellence and impact. This position requires a strategic thinker with exceptional communication skills and a strong understanding of donor engagement. If you are dedicated, innovative, and eager to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

1. Develop and implement a comprehensive donor relations strategy to cultivate and steward relationships with current and potential donors.
2. Identify, cultivate, and solicit major gift prospects through personalized engagement and relationship-building techniques.
3. Collaborate with other fundraising professionals to identify and prioritize fundraising opportunities and strategies.
4. Conduct research and data analysis to identify new prospects and evaluate current donor engagement strategies.
5. Create and maintain a donor recognition and stewardship program, ensuring that donors are appropriately recognized and engaged at all levels.
6. Oversee the planning and execution of donor events, including cultivation events, stewardship events, and recognition events.
7. Develop and maintain strong relationships with current and potential donors, serving as a primary point of contact and resource for their philanthropic interests.
8. Work closely with academic and administrative departments to align donor interests with funding opportunities and impact reporting.
9. Collaborate with the communications team to develop fundraising materials and donor stewardship communications.
10. Utilize fundraising software and databases to track donor interactions, manage donor relationships, and evaluate fundraising progress.
11. Continuously monitor and assess donor relations strategies, making recommendations for improvement and adapting to changing donor needs and interests.
12. Represent the University of Pennsylvania and the Office of Development and Alumni Relations at events and conferences, promoting the institution's philanthropic goals and initiatives.
13. Provide guidance and support to other fundraising staff and volunteers to ensure effective donor engagement and stewardship practices.
14. Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in donor relations and fundraising to inform and enhance strategies and techniques.
15. Support the overall fundraising goals and mission of the University of Pennsylvania by actively participating in development team meetings, identifying new opportunities, and contributing to the overall success of the team.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Associate Director of Donor Relations in 3600 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA is $75,000-$95,000 per year. This salary range may vary depending on the specific organization, the candidate's experience and qualifications, and other factors.

The University of Pennsylvania, often abbreviated simply as Penn or UPenn, is a private Ivy League research university in Philadelphia. It was one of nine colonial colleges chartered prior to the U.S. Declaration of Independence when Benjamin Franklin, the university's founder and first president, advocated for an educational institution that trained leaders in academia, commerce, and public service. Penn identifies as the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States, though this representation is challenged by other universities. Benjamin Franklin and other Philadelphians established the university in 1749, which would make it the fifth-oldest institution of higher education. The university has four undergraduate schools and 12 graduate and professional schools. Schools enrolling undergraduates include the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Wharton School, and the School of Nursing. Among its highly ranked graduate schools are its law school, whose first professor James Wilson participated in writing the first draft of the U.S. Constitution, its medical school, the first in North America, and Wharton, the nation's first collegiate business school.